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HSS Twist Drill Bit 1/2 Inch from Japan

A high-speed steel (HSS) twist drill bit designed for drilling precise holes in metal, wood, and plastic materials. It falls under HTS 8207.60.00 as an interchangeable tool specifically for boring operations in machine tools or power hand tools. The fluted design efficiently evacuates chips during use.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify material composition (e.g

• HSS vs cobalt) for accurate HTS classification and labeling

• Include technical specs like shank type and flute length in documentation to avoid misclassification as rock drilling tools

• Ensure compliance with ISO standards for tolerances to prevent customs holds